Dam Safety Engineering Services ¿ Southern California

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide as-needed services to support the Division of Operations and Maintenance in the review, inspection, evaluation, and oversight of structures associated with the State Water Project. With a total contract range between 30 million and 40 million dollars, the scope focuses on facilities within the Southern and Castaic Field Divisions, as well as FERC Project Nos. 2426 and 2100, with potential backup support for the Oroville, Delta, and San Luis Field Divisions. Services include the analysis of dams, powerplants, canals, and spillways, with specific requirements for rope access and technical climbing inspections. Deliverables are managed via task orders and include design documents, O&M policies, and technical reports. Selection is based on a most qualified process involving the scoring of Statements of Qualification, interviews with top firms, and negotiations based on actual costs with a fixed 10 percent profit rate. Evaluation criteria emphasize professional experience, quality control plans, worker safety records, and the ability to provide qualified staff in a timely manner, with a preference for firms located in Sacramento or Southern California. The contract is governed by California law and requires compliance with prevailing wage monitoring, ADA standards, and GenAI disclosure requirements. Payment is processed monthly in arrears, with undisputed invoices paid within 45 days following verbal acceptance of work by the DWR Contract Manager.